The world’s moving to digital - be sure you go, too. To make it easier to find the products you need for the transition, the Broadcast Engineering staff has collected information about the latest technology being unveiled at NAB 2002. Turn the page for the results of our search, neatly organized into categories to make it easier to find products from audio consoles to transmitters. Use the list at left to find the starting page for the category you are interested in. Each listing includes the company’s booth number for easy navigation at the show, as well as phone, fax and Web site information to make it easier to contact them when the time comes to upgrade your facility.

Booth numbers are current as of the press deadline. Broadcast Engineering made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the listing.

Audio accessories

DIGITAL AUDIO MULTI-PAIR

Gepco 552624GFC:

Joins the 5526GFC series of 110V digital audio multi-pair; provides a convenient way to interconnect between digital audio consoles, recorders, processors and routers; features an exacting 110V impedance, low jitter and attenuation, ease of termination, and flexibility. 847-795-9555; fax: 847-795-8770; www.gepco.com Booth: L4929

AUDIO RECORDER

360 Systems DigiCart-E:

New networkable audio recorder operates at 16 or 24 bits and at all sample rates; features a large LCD display; files are compatible with earlier DigiCarts; editing tasks include trims, fades and level adjustments. 818-991-0360; fax: 818-994-1360; www.360systems.com Booth: L2034

Part of Audio-Technica’s new 30 series of microphones; large-diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser microphone; features a flat, extended frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz, a professional shock mount and switchable low-frequency roll-off.330-686-2600; fax: 330-686-0719;www.audiotechnica.com Booth: L2115

Consists of the System 5-B digital broadcast console configured for live and live-to-tape production, the System 5-F digital film console configured with motion picture mixing in mind, the System 5-P digital post-production console configured for mixing audio for video, and the System 5-M music recording and mixing system configured for music and live applications. 650-855-0400; fax: 650-855-0410; www.euphonix.com Booth: L2751

Designed to be streamlined, economical and ergonomic; accommodates local news as well as independent, syndicated and network affiliate programming. 252-638-7000; fax: 252-635-4857; www.wheatstone.com Booth: L2515

BROADCAST CONSOLE

Solid State Logic Aysis Air Plus SC:

Has built-in redundancy and security; features hot-swappable faders and is capable of expansion; includes reset capabilities and flexible stereo or 5.1 surround operation; has a 32-fader and channel strip. +44 1865 842300; fax: +44 1865 85222; www.solid-state-logic.com Booth: L2731

Offers an 8-input pre-selector that is split into two halves; the first four inputs are set up for mic inputs, and the second set of four inputs are set up for line inputs. +44 1562 741515; fax: +44 1562 745371; www.midasconsoles.com Booth: L8437

DIGITAL BROADCAST CONSOLE

Harrison by GLW TVD-SL:

Possesses all the power and efficiency of the TVD but doubles the number of physical input faders; two standard systems offer 44 or 60 total motorized, touch-sensitive faders on 33m centers; offers the option of built-in TFT video displays. 615-641-7200; fax: 615-641-7224; www.harrisonconsoles.com Booth: L2215

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

Dolby Laboratories Digital EX:

Enables the additional center-back surround channel encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX movie soundtracks to be decoded; home cinema amplifiers and receivers with Dolby Digital EX use one or two extra loudspeakers behind the listener; flyovers and other special effects become even more realistic and localized. 415-558-0200; fax: 415-863-1373; www.dolby.com Booth: L19535

Creates seamless absorptive walls and enhances imaging by reducing unwanted reflections; “2000” design enables you to increase thickness by nesting layers instead of buying different and incompatible products; you can control energy hotspots by adding two or three nested layers. 804-342-2900; fax: 804-342-1107; www.acousticsfirst.com Booth: L1957

Automation

DIGITAL PRODUCTION TOOL

Sony Electronics eVTR:

A plug-in card that enables Sony MPEG IMX VTRs to connect to Gigabit Ethernet networks; can transfer video segments as files over IP networks to other MPEG IMX VTRs or servers anywhere in the world; also enables remote control of VTRS. 201-930-1000; fax: 201-930-4752; www.sony.com/professional Booth: L18207, L515

Provides a single rack containing up-conversion, routing, monitoring, encoding, multiplexing and PSIP generation; highlights front panel control as well as PC control of most components; systems can be configured from SD only to HD/SD with dynamic PSIP and multiplexing of pre-compressed inputs; 920-893-4204; fax: 920-893-3106; www.hvs-dtv.com Booth: S4555

Developed specifically for stations that need to manage a single channel of playout and are planning to use video servers for spot playback; single client workstation for on-air control and preparation of content; device server that can control all of the popular video servers, tape machines and switchers. 513-459-3400; fax: 513-701-5323; www.harris.com Booth: L5414

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE

Florical Systems AirGuide:

Updated electronic program guide for PSIP and the Internet that is updated from AirBoss, Florical’s on-air presentation system; specifically designed to facilitate the multiple channel environment and provides TV stations an automated way to maintain their program guide. 352-372-8326; fax: 352-375-0859; www.florical.com Booth: L19552

LIVE PRODUCTION AUTOMATION SOLUTION

ParkerVision PVTV NEWS CR4000:

Provides expanded video, keyer, audio and control capabilities; performs back-to-back transitions with up to five upstream layers; features include a CG list display from new automation scripts and rundowns. 800-532-8034; 904-731-0958; www.parkervision.com Booth: L5503

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Encoda Systems Paradigm 5.0:

Takes the industry’s most comprehensive management system for mid- and large-sized operations and introduces enhanced multichannel and digital capabilities across its modules; includes a browser-based work order tool that automates the routing of program preparation tasks through a facility. 303-237-4000; fax: 303-237-0085;www.encodasystems.com Booth: L8416

Comparably priced to individual components that need to be integrated into a system; available in four basic models with a wide range of configurations and options; versions are available for either single channel HD or single channel HD/SD applications. 513-459-3400; fax: 513-701-5323; www.harris.com Booth: L5414

SECURE DATA BROADCAST SYSTEM

Triveni Digital SkyScraper:

Assists broadcasters to broadcast large quantities of data in a secure end-to-end environment from information providers through broadcast stations to information customers; includes head-end servers to mange the data flow from information providers to broadcast stations and customer-site receivers to extract the data from broadcast and make it available to end users. 609-716-3500; fax: 609-716-3503; www.trivenidigital.comBooth: L18764

PLAYLIST PLAYOUT SYSTEM

DNF Controls 3040P:

Ideal as an on-air, automation system backup for video servers; works with existing video channels; allows for quick and easy creation of a stack of clips for playout; fast and simple to load and play a single clip. 818-898-3380; fax: 818-898-3360; www.dnfcontrols.com Booth: L20800

DATABASE INTERFACE

Florical Systems MediaReporter:

Database tool that simplifies the task of monitoring and maintaining the automation system database; identifies for the traffic and/or operations department material that needs to be ingested into the video servers or needs to be purged or deleted from the system, as well as material that has expired. 352-372-8326; fax: 352-375-0859; www.florical.com Booth: L19552

SERVER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

BUF Technology Spot:

Updated server management system features VDCP protocol support; multichannel server control with VTR control and a clip name and time code/countdown video inserter option. 858-451-1350; fax: 858-451-6589; www.buftek.com Booth: L8408

Users can aggregate content from a variety of sources; content arrives automatically on DMG servers at stations; minimizes the need to schedule or monitor satellite feeds; reduces the need for tape; integrates with other station gear; 770-619-0801; 770-619-0802;www.pathfire.com Booth: L13653

Option extends the AJ-HDC27 range to provide control of the image’s color saturation; improves master gamma, knee point and detail control; users can obtain more detail in an image’s white area, while maintaining detail in the black areas. 800-528-8601; www.panasonic.com/broadcast Booth: L7214

Lenses

Fujinon S13x4.5E and S13x4.5:

Provides comparable specifications as standard lenses and a wide range of shooting applications from wide angle; designed for ½ inch cameras; compact and lightweight, which allows for excellent mobility and an ease of operation; minimum object distance length of 0.4m; 972-385-8902; fax: 972-392-3251; www.fujinon.com Booth: 18241

CINE/HD CAMERA STABILIZING SYSTEM

Sachtler Artemis: Offers an improved sled with a +/-90-degree rotation of the battery mount to allow fast and precise counterbalancing; features reduced weight of the spring arm and an optimized fit of the vest. 516-867-4900; fax: 516-623-6844; www.sachtler.com Booth: L7140

Features a modular design that can be expanded and upgraded easily; basic panel includes a 3-axis joystick for pan, tilt and zoom functions; options include camera ROP control, iris master black control, and a rocker switch for variable speed control of the Televator Elevating Pedestal or camera track left and right; 201-848-9818; fax: 201-848-9819; www.telemetrics.com Booth:L9853

Hybrid fiber optic HDTV camera interconnection system that, by using fiber optics, allows transmission over longer distances and at higher levels of definition; has a compact design with two single-mode fiber contacts, two power contacts and two signal contacts. 707-578-8811; fax: 707-578-0869; www.lemousa.com Booth: L11262

Features a MPEG-I Frame structure at a bit rate of 50 Mbits/s and Power HAD; offers a high signal-to-noise ratio and high sensitivity for low-light levels; includes 12-bit A/D and advanced digital signal processing technology; 201-930-1000; fax: 201-930-4752; www.sony.com/professional Booth: L18207, L515

Graphics

CG/GRAPHIC SOFTWARE

Broadcast Software Solutions CGXPress:

Character generation and graphics for 32-bit digital pcCodi; features a drag-and-drop interface; EAS, TV ratings and easy display of logos; available as software-only or turnkey systems; 800-273-4033; fax: 770-978-1717; www.broadcastsoftware.tv Booth: L6423

SOFTWARE

Inscriber Technology RT-FX:

Delivers real-time animation and 3D effects with the innovative ability to combine streams of dynamic data with video and graphics; live broadcast productions such as sporting events or election coverage can produce stunning graphics while integrating statistics or other newswire information; 519-570-9111; fax: 519-570-9140; www.inscriber.com Booth: S3937

DIGITAL PLAYBACK SYSTEM

5D Commander:

Post-production tool for preview, capture and playback; originally designed for playback of digital dailies; works with all formats from uncompressed SD to full-aperture 2K material in real time; +44 20 7620 4800; fax: +44 20 7620 4815; www.five-d.com Booth: S3908

Includes an MIPS R14000A processor, a VPro 3-D graphics system and a high-bandwidth design; features 48-bit RGBA; fuel supports up to 4 MB of cache and up to 4 GB of memory; 800-800-7441; www.sgi.com Booth: S5418

Four-channel system with new SX graphics replay option; users can play back stills, text rolls, text crawls and animated flipbooks over a clip with audio and key; 631-845-2000; fax: 631-845-3888; www.chyron.com Booth: L12200

Available in three frame sizes; all matrices have been designed to share the same core functionality, software, range of control panels and accessories; features include CD-quality audio; crosspoint, processor and PSU redundancy, and interfacing to ISDN and digital networks; +44 1727 871200; fax: +44 1707 371266; www.drake-uk.com Booth: L12565

Lighting

LED TOWER BEACON

Dialight LED tower beacon:

Designed to be resistant to lightning strikes and other static surges; guaranteed to meet current FCC light output specifications for five years; protection against electrical surges and voltage spikes exceeding 250 volts; 732-919-3119; fax: 732-751-5778; www.dialight.com Booth: L1515

Microwave, fiber optic, telco

SDI/HDTV MULTIPLEXER

Telecast Fiber Systems Plus4:

Transports four channels of serial digital video on a single optical fiber; handles all standard digital formats from 19.4 Mbits/s up to uncompressed HDTV at 1.5 Gits/s; applications include connections in and between production and post-production facilities, and SDTV/HDTV traffic between metropolitan switching centers; 508-754-4858; fax: 508-752-1520; www.telecast-fiber.com Booth: L18859

2-ANTENNA TRUE DIVERSITY RECEIVER

Avalon RF DX502/DX602:

Intended for low-weight mobile applications; the DX502 tuning frequency range is from 900 to 999MHz in steps of 1MHz; the DX602 tuning frequency range is from 2350 to 2483MHz in steps of 1Mhz; broadcasts quality FM video signals and two FM modulated audio sub-carriers; powered by an external battery or AC adapter; 619-401-1969; fax: 619-401-1971; www.avalonrf.com Booth: S1528

Reduces assembly time and guarantees reliable strain relief; connectors/cable assemblies can be modified or repaired in the field; assures reliable performance over the lifetime of the product; 803-909-5048; 803-909-5092; www.kingselectronics.com Booth: L9134

WIRELESS CAMERA MODULE

Broadcast Microwave Services Carry-Coder:

Module provides wireless digital transmission of audio and video signals; can be installed in a backpack or plugged directly into the back of most professional video cameras; also available in a package for helicopter applications; 800-669-9667; fax: 858-391-3049www.bms-inc.com Booth: L4912

MEDIA CONVERTER

Multidyne E-FMX-150:

Supports full auto-negotiation for twisted pair and fiber optic media; operates at 1300/1550 nm wavelength over one single-mode fiber optic cable; supports up to 25 km and up to 50 km distances with two models; 800-4TV-Test; fax: 516-671-3362; www.multidyne.tv Booth: L5349

PORTABLE MICROWAVE RADIO

Microwave Radio Communications STRATA:

User-configurable and remote controllable; incorporates a modular design for a high degree of flexibility; designed for analog portable and outside broadcasting applications; 978-671-5700; fax: 978-671-5800; www.mrcbroadcast.com Booth L6613

FIBER OPTIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

Communications Specialties Pure Digital Fiberlink 3440 series:

Transmission of video and four channels of audio over one fiber; compatible with NTSC, PAL or SECAM standards; available in single-mode or multimode version. 631-273-0404; www.commspecial.com Booth: L14424

DIGITAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

Opticomm FDV-38000:

A 10-bit modulated, LED or laser-based NTSC-, PAL- and SECAM-compatible video multiplexer; combine either simplex or duplex audio 24-bit and data; features multimode or single-mode operation over one fiber and true DC restoration. 858-450-0143; fax: 858-450-0155; www.opticomm.com Booth: S4833

OPTICAL TRANSPORT PLATFORM

Network Electronics Flashlink:

Transports up to 40 channels of uncompressed SDI, HD-SDI, SDH/SONET and GigE over a single fiber; converts analog and digital video and audio as well as data from an electrical signal to an optical wavelength, including audio embedding and de-embedding. +47 33 48 99 99; fax: +47 33 48 99 99; www.networkelectronics.com Booth: L21715

New media, streaming products

MPEG-2 ENCODER

Standard Communications L1000:

Features encoding delay of less than 100 msec in either 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 formats; dissipates less than 20W of power on AC or battery operation; switchable between DVB-T or DVB-S modulation; suitable for SNG, ENG and action sports. 310-532-5300; fax: 310-532-0397; www.standardcomm.com Booth: S8133

INTERNET ENCODER

Thomson/Grass Valley Group Aqua:

Designed to provide high streaming throughput; features one-pass encoding, which allows users to pre-process, capture and clean content, and render it into multiple streaming formats. 530-478-3000; fax: 530-478-3755; www.grassvalleygroup.com Booth: L19524

Offers remote management and control of all broadband applications and equipment throughout a network using a single and integrated management system; powered by Thales’ Open Supervisor software and allows access for multiple users. 413-569-0116; fax: 413-569-0679; www.thales-bm.com Booth: L8700

Live or pre-recorded video is ingested for encoding and delivery to the Internet; can be converted into various formats; customer benefits include choice of content delivery network and synchronized multimedia services with interactive elements. 814-235-8638; fax: 814-235-8609 www.broadcast.bt.com Booth: L12233